Act Now Course on ISEB Certificate in Freedom of Information

Act Now Training is one of the UK’s leading providers of ISEB courses.

This course is ideal for those who need to learn about FOI quickly or who want their existing knowledge recognised through a formal qualification. ISEB FOI is an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrate a very high standard of competence of those with FOI responsibilities within their organisation.

We have designed the workshops in such a way as to allow those with a basic knowledge of DP and FOI to also attend. The workshops are supplemented with comprehensive training materials and copies of the relevant legislation.

OUR GUARANTEE: If you attend the entire course (all days) and do not pass the exam, you may attend day 6 (mock exam and revision) and day 7 (revision and exam) again at another Act Now ISEB course for FREE. (The exam fee is still payable to ISEB).

Topics covered include the basics of FOI and its codes of practice, the exemptions, commercial confidentiality and contracts, access to personal data and dealing with requests about the deceased. Related legislation such as the Environmental Information Regulations, the Data Protection Act and the Re Use of Public Sector Information Regulations will also be explained. Throughout the course, delegates will be kept fully informed of the latest decisions from the Information Commissioner, the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) and the courts. Case studies, sample exam questions and exercises will be used to ensure delegates have a good understanding of how FOI works in practice and are fully prepared for the exam.

Each course will last for seven days (one day per week). We feel that this is the best way to digest these complex subjects and ensure that there is minimal disruption to delegates’ day to day duties. The courses are organised as follows:

•Day 1-5 - Lectures and exercises
•Day 6 - Mock exam and feedback
•Day 7 - Revision (am) and exam (pm)